Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | June 19, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 15
New LSO Treasurer: The OBA congratulates Shalini Konanur, who was elected on June 17 as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-27 term. She will take office at the June 25 Convocation. As Treasurer, Ms. Konanur is committed to advancing access to justice and removing barriers for the public and the professions.
Legislative Update | June 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 8
FIFA Commences: The biggest FIFA World Cup in history has officially started – jointly hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Friday will mark Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup match on home soil as the team takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The World Cup runs until July 19, including six games in Toronto and seven games in Vancouver.
Article | June 12, 2026
Procedural Fairness in Academic Dishonesty Licensing Decisions
In Afolabi v. Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Court of Appeal allowed the Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) appeal and provided helpful analysis on the scope of procedural fairness owed in professional regulation licensing decisions. Central to the CA’s reasoning was its conclusion that the Divisional Court misunderstood the regulatory structure governing the LSO’s response to compromised licensing exams and, in doing so, conflated the distinct roles of two LSO divisions.
Legislative Update | June 05, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 1
Ontario Legislature Rises for 21-week Break: The Ford government ended its spring session two days early and has started an extended 21-week break. Government House Leader Steve Clark shared that politicians won’t return to Queen’s Park until Oct. 27 as returning earlier could “interfere” with local mayoral races around the province.
Submission | June 05, 2026
HRTO Rules of Procedure
The OBA provides comments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) concerning proposed updates to the HRTO’s Rules of Procedure (“Rules”).
Article | June 03, 2026
Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever
In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.
Advocacy | May 29, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25
Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.
Legislative Update | May 25, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 18
Island Airport Cost: The Toronto Port Authority has said that the proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion would cost up to $5 billion dollars to complete. Ontario is proposed to take over Toronto’s role in the tripartite agreement that governs the land and has stated that the Federal government supports the expansion.
Landlord & Tenant Board | May 25, 2026
LTB: Update to the Practice Direction on Applications Involving Non-Profit Housing Co-operatives
Effective May 15, 2026, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) released an updated Practice Direction on Applications Involving Non-Profit Housing Co-operatives. The updated Practice Direction provides a current and detailed explanation of the LTB hearing process for Co-op applications.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | May 25, 2026
HRTO: Consultation for Updates to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules of Procedure
Following the first phase of Rule updates launched in 2025, the Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) is proposing further updates to its Rules of Procedure to simplify processes and ease user experience.
